Heath Goldfields Ltd., the current operator of the Bogoso-Prestea Mine, has strongly denied recent media reports suggesting it has failed to provide financial support for the mine’s operations.
Contrary to claims that the historic mine is being mismanaged and edging toward collapse under its current leadership, the company insists it has played a crucial role in reviving the mine from near ruin, following what it describes as severe financial and operational failures by previous operators, Future Global Resources (FGR) and Blue Gold Bogoso Prestea Ltd.
Last week, The Chronicle published a story titled – Heath Goldfields Under Fire … Workers Allege Unpaid Wages & Delay In Revamping The Mine.”
The report cited grievances from some workers who alleged delays in wage and severance payments, as well as dissatisfaction with the pace of rehabilitation works at the mine.
In a strongly worded rebuttal addressed to the Editor of The Chronicle, Mr. Prince Benson Mankotam, legal counsel for Heath Goldfields, described the publication as “inaccurate and misleading.”
He said the article unfairly portrayed the company as an irresponsible operator, a characterisation he called baseless and damaging.
Reacting to the publication, Mr. Mankotam emphasised that Heath Goldfields has made significant financial and infrastructural commitments to stabilize and revamp the Bogoso-Prestea Mine.
“As of 5th September, 2025 our client had invested over GHS100 million to settle outstanding salaries and unpaid provident fund contributions incurred by FGR and Blue Gold. Additionally, more than GHS 16 million was paid to settle debts owed to contractors,” he stated.
He further noted that the company has channeled over GHS 34 million into critical safety upgrades and infrastructure improvements—including the complete restoration of the mine’s winder system to bring it into compliance with regulatory safety standards.
He concluded by reiterating Heath Goldfields’ ongoing commitment to reviving the Bogoso-Prestea Mine and called for accurate, fair and responsible journalism in covering matters of public and corporate interest.
